Aart Malherbe
Vice Admiral Aart Malherbe SSAS SD SM MMM is a retired South African Navy officer who served as Chief of Staff Logistics[1] before his retirement in 1995.
Aart Gideon Malherbe | |
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| Born | 30 November 1938 Mosselbaai |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1968–1995 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Naval career
He was a mechanical engineer by profession and obtained a direct commission into the Navy in 1968. He specialised in corrosion treatment and logistics planning for the navy. He served at the Logistics Division from the late seventies until he was promoted to vice admiral in 1991.
Awards and decorations
He was awarded the Star of South Africa, Silver in the 1994 National Honours.[2]
- Star of South Africa (Silver) (SSAS)
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
- Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
References
- "SANW stel 1ste swart swart generaals aan" [SANDF Appoints 1st black generals]. Die Burger (in Afrikaans). Naspers. 29 June 1994. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- "National Orders Recipients". SA History. 1994. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
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